POV Wand Project

Build this PIC based kit which uses the persistence of vision (POV) of the human eye to create the illusion of a message being written in mid-air. Instruction details are available and are designed to be photocopied for class use.



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• Programmable – create your own messages up to 6 characters long
• 57 pre-defined characters
• Complete set of components including printed circuit board
• Ideal demonstration of PIC controlled electronics and construction
• Component count 25
• Also available as a money-saving classpack of 20 kits packed in a Gratnells tray
• Empty PCBs are also available separately
• Suitable for Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 (ages 7 to 16)